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Gin Experience Weekend

Following the fantastic response to our Wine Experience Weekend earlier this month, we’re thrilled to announce our next exclusive event — the Gin-Making Experience Weekend, in partnership with the brilliant team at The Gin Nest, Torquay.
Join us at The Cleveland from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September for a truly unique 2 night break that combines relaxation, great food, and the chance to craft your very own bespoke bottle of gin.
What’s included:
– 2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at The Cleveland 🛏 🍽
– A locally-made gin, COMPLIMENTARY pre-dinner drink on Friday evening 🍸
– A hands-on Gin-Making Experience on Saturday afternoon with The Gin Nest
– Your own bottle of gin to take home, crafted using your personalised recipe
– COMPLIMENTARY drinks during the gin-making experience
– Taxi transport to and from The Gin Nest INCLUDED – no need to worry about driving
– The warm hospitality, award-winning breakfasts and locally sourced evening meals you know and love
👫 The experience includes one gin still per couple, but if you'd prefer to create your own individual gins, this can be added for an additional fee.
Whether you're a gin enthusiast or just love a unique weekend away, this is the perfect opportunity to learn, relax and enjoy a break in Torquay.
Additional nights can be added at our usual rates, but you MUST stay with us for a minimum of two nights on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th September.

Here is everything you need to know:
Friday 12th September
Arrive at The Cleveland from 2pm onwards, enjoying our complimentary tea or coffee and homemade cake should you wish to.
At 6:00pm, enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY locally-made gin, pre-dinner drink, followed by a home-cooked two course evening meal.
Saturday 13th September
Enjoy our award winning breakfast, between 8:30 and 9:30.
The rest of the morning is then your's to enjoy Torquay.
Taxis will depart from The Cleveland at 2pm. Transport by taxi to and from The Gin Nest is included.
From 2:30pm, enjoy your 2 hour Gin Making experience, creating your own craft gin using a traditional copper pot still. Learn how to distil your own gin in their 5 star-rated gin school. You will choose from carefully selected botanicals to create your own unique gin profile. Their experienced team will help you learn which aromas and flavours compliment each other to create your perfect gin.
Gin and tonics are included to enjoy throughout the two-hour experience and you will take home your own bottle of 500ml hand-made craft gin.
At 4:30pm taxis will return you to The Cleveland.
At 6:30pm, join us for a home-cooked two course evening meal.
Sunday 14th September
Enjoy our award winning breakfast, before your 10am departure.
Spaces are limited and this event can only be booked directly with us.
Rates start from just £345 for 2 nights inclusive, for 2 guests in one of our small double rooms. Other rates apply for our larger rooms.
💰 This is a saving of over £80.00!!
👉 Click here to book your stay, or give us a call on 01803297522, if you would like to discuss things in person.
Minimum 2-night stay (Your stay MUST include Friday 12th September and Saturday 13th September).
Add extra nights at our published room rates.
Additional food and drink, not included in this offer, can be purchased separately.
Exclusively available when you book direct via our website or by calling us on 01803297522.
No other discounts or voucher codes can be used in conjunction with this offer.
📞 Visit our website here or call us now to reserve your place – we’d love to welcome you for this unforgettable weekend!